Dr. Dinesh Chhetri, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Chhetri
Dr. Dinesh Chhetri is an otolaryngology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chhetri performed 6,002 Medicare services across 2,165 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chhetri received a total of $9,454 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chhetri is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
2,801 | $5 | $38 |
| Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function. |
676 | $158 | $1,200 |
| Swallowing evaluation using endoscope This procedure involves evaluating, recording, and interpreting the swallowing process by using an endoscope to visualize the throat and esophagus. |
657 | $32 | $250 |
| Swallowing evaluation using an endoscope This procedure involves using an endoscope to visually evaluate and record the swallowing process. |
655 | $182 | $1,295 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
530 | $112 | $858 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
153 | $144 | $1,085 |
| Nasal endoscopy of esophagus A diagnostic exam of the esophagus using a flexible endoscope inserted through the nose. |
110 | $118 | $1,295 |
| Bronchoscopy through tracheostomy Examination of the windpipe and lung airways using a flexible tube with a camera inserted through a permanent opening in the neck. |
81 | $85 | $1,140 |
| Vocal cord injection with endoscope A procedure where medication or material is injected into the vocal cords using an endoscope, often with the aid of a microscope or telescope for visualization. |
59 | $104 | $1,662 |
| Voice box injection to augment voice A substance is injected into the voice box using an endoscope to augment or improve voice function. |
50 | $964 | $7,758 |
| Injection for vocal cord paralysis A procedure involving the injection of a substance to paralyze muscles on one side of the voice box. |
40 | $190 | $1,695 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
38 | $78 | $508 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A procedure to widen the esophagus using a flexible endoscope and a guide wire. |
28 | $60 | $2,185 |
| Plastic or reconstructive repair of throat Surgical repair or reconstruction of the throat structures. This procedure addresses structural defects or damage within the throat area. |
27 | $676 | $6,720 |
| Esophageal defect removal via rigid endoscope A procedure to remove a defect in the esophagus wall using a rigid endoscope. |
16 | $477 | $4,448 |
| Bronchoscopy A diagnostic exam of the lung airways using an endoscope to visually inspect the inside of the lungs and airways. |
15 | $220 | $1,800 |
| Endoscopic removal of tongue growth or vocal cord stripping A procedure to remove a growth from the tongue or strip the vocal cord using an endoscope, often with a microscope or telescope for visualization. |
14 | $154 | $1,870 |
| Initial dilation of voice box using an endoscope A procedure to widen the voice box using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This is performed to improve breathing or voice function by opening the airway. |
13 | $67 | $960 |
| Voice box dilation with endoscope A procedure to widen the voice box using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This is performed as a follow-up treatment to address narrowing in the airway. |
13 | $75 | $1,091 |
| Endoscopic dilation or repair of windpipe cartilage This procedure uses an endoscope to widen the cartilage of the windpipe or to treat damage to the windpipe cartilage. |
13 | $64 | $1,013 |
| Endoscopic destruction of lung airway growth or narrowing A procedure using an endoscope to destroy abnormal growths or relieve narrowing within the lung airways. |
13 | $183 | $1,394 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (69%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for otolaryngology in CA.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Chhetri is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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